Australia

ISO Clears Australia’s Blockchain Development Proposal
ISO Clears Australia’s Blockchain Development Proposal
September 16, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia has been cleared to lead the way towards standards that guide implementation of blockchain technology, reports said on Thursday (Sept. 15). The International Organization...

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PayPal’s Late SME Payments Fight Down Under
PayPal’s Late SME Payments Fight Down Under
September 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Late payments to small businesses from their corporate buyers are an issue the world over. Now, FinTech giant PayPal is entering the ring to combat...

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Novatti Shares Soar 67 Percent On WeChat Distribution
Novatti Shares Soar 67 Percent On WeChat Distribution
September 06, 2016  |  International

Australia is becoming, increasingly, a haven for mobile payments. Tencent is making WeChat’s mobile wallet available to Chinese students in the country. The mobile payment...

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Commercial Card Regulations Could Have Aussie SMEs Scrambling
Commercial Card Regulations Could Have Aussie SMEs Scrambling
September 05, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Changes to commercial card regulations could be tripping up small businesses in Australia, according to reports on Friday (Sept. 2). EconoTimes said the Reserve Bank of...

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Australia Opens SME Lending Probe
Australia Opens SME Lending Probe
September 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia has launched an investigation into big banks’ lending practices with small business borrowers, reports said on Wednesday (Aug. 31). The Small Business and Family...

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Google And Apple Vs. The Banks: Bickering Continues In Australia Among Mobile App Stakeholders
Google And Apple Vs. The Banks: Bickering Continues In Australia Among Mobile App Stakeholders
August 31, 2016  |  International

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering standards that would affect the mobile wallet industry in Australia, but negotiations are messy. First, standards...

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